Content provider with multi-device secure application integration

摘要

Methods and systems for providing access to content are disclosed. The method is performed at least in part at a client computer system having a processor and memory. The method includes executing a host application associated with a first party. In some implementations, the host application is a media player. The method further includes initiating a secure communication channel between the host application and a server associated with the first party. The method further includes executing a supplemental application associated with a second party. The method further includes accessing, with the supplemental application, content licensed to the first party, wherein the licensed content is accessible to the supplemental application via the secure communication channel subject to terms of a licensing agreement. In some implementations, the content is media content, such as music, movies, and the like.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method for providing access to content, comprising:
at a client computer system having a processor and memory:
executing a host application;initiating a secure communication channel between the host application and a server, wherein the secure communication channel is not accessible to applications executed separately from the host application;executing a supplemental application; andobtaining, from the supplemental application, an indication of a user selection of respective content for playback at the client computer system, wherein the supplemental application is not independently authorized to play the respective content;in response to obtaining the indication from the supplemental application:
accessing the respective content via the secure communication channel; andinitiating playback of the respective content in response to the user selection of the respective content in the supplemental application, wherein the playback is performed by the host application.